CEO Arrivals 

Chain drug group taps CEO from industry

The $364 million-revenue National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has picked industry veteran Mike Wysong as its next chief executive, effective Dec. 1. He succeeds Steve Anderson, who is retiring after 20 years as CEO.

Wysong has spent more than three decades in healthcare and retail pharmacy and has been CEO of CARE Pharmacies — a member-owned network now ranked among the 20 largest pharmacy chains in the United States — since 2010, NACDS said in a statement.

Wysong was chair of the NACDS board from April 2023 to April 2024 and is a current board and executive committee member.

“In electing Mike Wysong, the Board chose a leader who understands this industry and this moment from every angle — retailer and supplier, regional and national, public policy and practice,” David Warner, NACDS chair and CEO of KPH Healthcare Services, said in a statement. “He knows this membership deeply, and he has built strong bridges throughout pharmacy and across every segment of the supply chain and far beyond. …

“Over two decades, Steve Anderson created a sustainable infrastructure of progress at NACDS — advocacy strength, trusted partnerships, financial stability, and a world-class team,” Warner said.

Wysong has a bachelor’s degree from the Virginia Military Institute and has received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Mount St. Mary’s University.

Executive recruitment firm Spencer Stuart assisted in the search.

WTCA appoints first-ever female CEO

The $8 million-revenue, New York, N.Y.-based World Trade Centers Association has appointed Annette Gregg CEO, effective Oct. 5. With more than 30 years of association leadership experience, Gregg is the first woman to lead the 57-year-old international trade organization. 

Gregg most recently served as CEO of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence, or SITE, an international association with approximately 3,700 members and 27 chapters. During her tenure SITE increased revenue by 160% over three years through diversified revenue streams while growing membership by more than 70%, according to WTCA.

“Annette brings the combination of strategic vision, financial acumen, and global stakeholder engagement that WTCA needs as we look toward the future,” said John E. Drew, chair of the WTCA board of directors.

Wright steps into interim CEO role at travel society

Rebecca Wright has been selected as interim CEO of the $5 million-revenue, Chicago, Illinois-based Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) effective this month. She is stepping into the role following the departure of CEO Annette Gregg, who left SITE to become CEO of the World Trade Centers Association.

“I worked with Rebecca during her first term as interim CEO, when I was president of SITE Türkiye. Through the pandemic, she kept our chapters connected to SITE, and I saw first-hand what that meant for them. She brings that same continuity now,” said Hasan Dinç, managing director at ODS Turkey and president of SITE's international board.

Staff Arrivals 

American Cleaning Institute (ACI) — The $16 million-revenue ACI has promoted three top executives and announced the departure of another.

Jim Kim has been promoted to chief scientific officer. Previously senior vice president of science & regulatory affairs, Kim will lead ACI’s scientific agenda and work to ensure that sound science informs policy development and decisions affecting cleaning products and the industry.

Emily Trentacope has been promoted to chief policy officer. Previously vice president of sustainability, Trentacope will lead ACI’s policy and regulatory strategy.

Wanda Stokes has been promoted to senior vice president, human resources and operations.

Chief Operating Officer Korie Traver will leave ACI on October 16 after seven years with the group. Traver recently was interim co-CEO before ACI hired current CEO Jennifer Abril.

National Alliance for Care at Home — Jennifer Stewart is joining the $10 million-revenue, Alexandria, Virginia-based association as vice president of strategic engagement and experience. She was most recently an associate managing director of Home Care 100 at Lincoln Healthcare Leadership. 

Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) — Jill Hoffman has joined the $9 million-revenue, Washington, D.C.-based IRI as chief government and political affairs officer. Hoffman brings more than 20 years of government affairs and public policy experience across the financial services, insurance, and retirement industries. She succeeds Paul Richman, who announced earlier this year that he will retire on Dec. 31 after more than 11 years with the association. 

Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) — Paul Eiting has joined the $19 million-revenue FAH as vice president of policy. He was most recently managing director of legislative and regulatory policy at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and formerly worked at AHIP and for the office of former House Speaker Paul Ryan.

National Artificial Intelligence Association — Jason Riederer has been hired as vice president of government affairs at the group. He previously worked at the American Hotel & Lodging Association.